Sterilization Technician

Job Description

ASC in Staten Island New York is seeking a certified sterilization technician.

Sterile Processing Technician is a multi-skilled person who is responsible and accountable for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes, and sterilization.

They are responsible for the preparation & packaging of general instruments; quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records.

The SPD technician must have a knowledge of surgical instrumentation and must be able to assemble surgical trays with a count sheet

They may perform assigned duties such as answering phones, cleaning, stocking, transporting, and dispensing supplies and equipment

Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods

Exhibits knowledge in determining the methods to be used to care for instruments: hand washing, mechanical washing or disinfection, especially in removal of protein and corrosion

Thoroughly disassembles instruments and equipment for cleaning and ensures all bio-burden material is removed

Inspects important points in instruments and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly and there is no damage

Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment

Maintains OSHA safety standards

Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging of specialty instrument services

Selects and inspects all the required instruments for each set used in the OR; arranges them in the proper sequence and in a manner for effective sterilization; adds the sterilization integrator, adds the assembly list, wraps, seals, and/or containerize; labels each set appropriately

Thoroughly inspects all instruments for sharpness, functionality and integrity

Utilizes resources available to replace faulty/missing instruments.

Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation, storage, and delivery of sterile packages.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding by explanation of the function and operation of all sterilization processes as well as understands the sterilizer mechanical/chemical indicators.

Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system

Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing and transporting of sterile packages

Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential

Must be certified.